Vinson Smith
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | July 3, 1965 Statesville, North Carolina, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 247 lb (112 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Statesville | ||
| College: | East Carolina | ||
| Undrafted: | 1988 | ||
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Robert Vinson Smith (born July 3, 1965), is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the East Carolina Pirates. Smith played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints. He won Super Bowl XXVII with Dallas over the Buffalo Bills.
Early years
Smith attended
He accepted a football scholarship from
As a senior, he collected 118 tackles (led the team) and 2 interceptions. Smith finished his college career with 294 tackles, 4 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries.
In 2003, he was inducted into the East Carolina University Athletics Hall of Fame.
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
Smith was signed as an
Pittsburgh Steelers
On February 28,
Dallas Cowboys (first stint)
Although he didn't have many regular season games,
In
In
On August 17,
Chicago Bears
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In
On March 1995, the Bears signed him to a new two-year contract. He posted 111 tackles (fifth on the team), 4 sacks (tied for third on the team), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He had 14 tackles (12 solo) against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had 10 tackles and one fumble recovery against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was awarded the Ed Block courage award at the end of the season.
In 1996, he tallied 89 tackles (sixth on the team), 2 fumble recoveries, one sack and one pass defensed. He had 14 tackles against the Kansas City Chiefs. He had 10 tackles and one fumble recovery against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He missed the game against the San Diego Chargers with an ankle injury.
Dallas Cowboys (second stint)
On July 18,
New Orleans Saints
On September 9,
In
Personal life
Smith is the owner of JPC Bail Bonds. He was the football head coach of Piedmont Christian High School and has held many football training camps for the youth of Iredell County, North Carolina. He is married to Maria Robinson-Smith they have 5 children and 6 grandchildren.
References
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. May 3, 1988. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "The Atlanta Falcons Monday rescinded an offer to free-agent..." The New York Times. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. December 11, 1988. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. March 1989. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Steelers sign holdout Worley". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Miami -- Waived quarterback Brent Pease and cornerback David..." Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "NFL Plan B Free Agent Signings". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Super Bowl XXVII: Cowboys Crumple Same Old Bills, 52-17". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Cowboys, Bears swap five players". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Smith's contract annoys him". Chicago Tribune. December 21, 1995. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Cowboys Lacking Necessary Depth Several Positions Are Yet Unsettled". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Dallas makes room for Deion". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". September 10, 1998. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. December 17, 1999. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
